Police investigate two Thursday shootings

By
Penny Ray, The Trentonian

Friday, April 18, 2014

TRENTON — Police are investigating two shootings that occurred within the city Thursday evening.

According to law enforcement, around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to Capital Health Regional Medical Center to speak with two people who had been shot. During the investigation, police learned that three people were in a four-door Honda, and on their way to pick up a fourth party, when they suddenly heard multiple gunshots. After realizing they were hit, the victims drove to the hospital, police said.

A 19-year-old male was hit in the abdomen, and required emergency surgery. A 22-year-old male was struck in the thigh, and treated and released. The third person in the car was not struck by gunfire.

The shooting occurred in the area of North Montgomery and East Hanover Street. Sources told The Trentonian that the shooter had a machine gun, but police were unable to confirm the weapon type.

“The victims only said they heard rapid fire,” Lt. Mark Kieffer said.

The second shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m. Thursday. The victim, a 20-year-old male, told police that he was walking to a minimart on Greenwood Avenue when a suspect pulled up behind him in a dark-colored vehicle, exited the car, and then fired several shots. The victim was struck once in the lower right leg. But he went home first and called an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

All of Thursday’s shooting victims are expected to survive, and the cases remain under investigation.

Anyone with information about either shooting is asked to call Detective Wilfredo Rodriguez at 609-989-4155. Or use the confidential tip line at (609) 989-3663. Tipsters may also call the Trenton Crime Stoppers tipline at (609) 278-8477. Those wishing to text a tip regarding any crime can send a message labeled TCSTIPS to Trenton Crime Stoppers at 274637.